by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 12, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Paul Bertetti, the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s senior director for aquifer science research and modeling, said the drought is a long-term issue for the aquifer, which started the year with water levels about 30 feet below historical norms “We’ve been exceedingly dry,... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 10, 2023 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
A groundwater district in Hays County said one Central Texas water provider overpumped nearly 90 million gallons of water in 2022, leading to “by far” the largest penalties for overuse in the district, which manages the Jacob’s Well zone. The Hays Trinity Groundwater... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 8, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, Hill Country Tourism, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Jacob’s Well, the popular spring-fed swimming hole in Wimberley, has reached zero flow for the sixth time in its recorded history. All six of those times have occurred in the last 23 years — and it’s become more frequent. Earlier this summer, the Hays... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 7, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
The impacts of the current long-term drought are far-reaching. Jacob’s Well is closed, San Antonio Water System has stepped up enforcement of water usage and Canyon Lake is nearing an all-time low. These are all bad situations, but it could become even more critical... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 1, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, Hill Country Tourism, News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — Jacob’s Well has now had zero flow of water for the sixth time since the summer of 2000, according to the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association. “There are multiple factors contributing to Jacob’s Well’s near-dry condition, and it’s crucial... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 1, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Resources
After being held captive by 100-degree temperatures for two straight weeks, San Antonio is under siege by a resurgent Texas drought. In South Texas, the drought has taken a big step in the wrong direction over the past several weeks. The heavy rain we saw back in...
